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List Mgmt. Geelong's Next Generation Academy
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By the time its Mark's son the rule will be rewritten anyway... either much less access or access at a lower games threshold.
I think there would be little chance of a son at this stage surely? Too young?
Boxhead_31
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Did we end up taking Blake Schlensog when we had the chance today?
I'm interested in this to... I haven't seen any news on this come up in my facebook news feed. I haven't seen the official word on us with Oscar yet. .
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Only knew today was the day that we had to commit because of a K-Rock story mentioning that today was the final day for commitments.
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Yeah we did. Just read online article on geelong addy about it ( dont know how to link sorry)
Geelong to nominate next gen star https://www.geelongadvertiser.com.a...s/news-story/17c4e52e318962cdd811f5776d7db440.
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Paywall crap.
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GEELONG will nominate father-son prospect Oscar Brownless and next generation academy player Blake Schlensog for this year’s draft.
As the Geelong Advertiser reported on October 11, Brownless’s testing at the national combine earlier this year all but assured that he would be nominated by the Cats, who have been impressed by his output with the Geelong Falcons and Vic Country throughout 2018.
Schlensog, a 198cm forward/ruckman, has been on Geelong’s radar for some time and finished fourth in the Falcons’ best-and-fairest award this season.
His coach at the Geelong Falcons, Daniel O’Keefe, said that Cats fans would get plenty of enjoyment from watching his continued development if he ends up in the blue-and-white hoops.
“He (Schlensog) is a unique talent. He offers attributes that most other TAC Cup players simply don’t have,” O’Keefe said.
“For someone who stands so tall at 198cm and is built big and strong, his agility and athleticism is fantastic. He can pick up the ball off his ankles at speed (and) I also feel like he has developed both physically and with maturity more than any other player on our list this year.
“That can be considered as ‘upside’ from the Cats point of view I’m sure. There is more left.
“If he can continue the upward growth in which he has over the past 12 months then I’m sure he still has untapped potential inside of him. Being in the Cats full time program will no doubt give him the best opportunity to succeed.”
As a next generation academy player, Geelong has priority access to Schlensog and can match any bid from rival clubs on draft night, but it is not obliged to take him.
O’Keefe said Schlensog had grown into his role as a forward at the Falcons but given his physical attributes he could move into the midfield over time.
“We played him more as a forward this year, and certainly early days I see him more around goals but as time goes and his ruck craft gets better, and as his fitness improves, he could play more on the ball or even behind it,” O’Keefe said.
“It hasn’t been rocket science for Blake, he has simply committed more to our program this year.
“He has engaged with the Cats this year (as part of the next generation academy) through one-on-ones and I have even found him wanting to know more about his game.
“He is usually first to training, which wasn’t the case two years ago. He’s been somewhat a revelation.”
The Cats have until November 16 to finalise whether they will nominate Brownless for either the national or rookie drafts, but it is understood they are leaning heavily towards the former, meaning the 18-year-old would be guaranteed of ending up on a senior list for 2019.
As the Geelong Advertiser reported on October 11, Brownless’s testing at the national combine earlier this year all but assured that he would be nominated by the Cats, who have been impressed by his output with the Geelong Falcons and Vic Country throughout 2018.
Schlensog, a 198cm forward/ruckman, has been on Geelong’s radar for some time and finished fourth in the Falcons’ best-and-fairest award this season.
His coach at the Geelong Falcons, Daniel O’Keefe, said that Cats fans would get plenty of enjoyment from watching his continued development if he ends up in the blue-and-white hoops.
“He (Schlensog) is a unique talent. He offers attributes that most other TAC Cup players simply don’t have,” O’Keefe said.
“For someone who stands so tall at 198cm and is built big and strong, his agility and athleticism is fantastic. He can pick up the ball off his ankles at speed (and) I also feel like he has developed both physically and with maturity more than any other player on our list this year.
“That can be considered as ‘upside’ from the Cats point of view I’m sure. There is more left.
“If he can continue the upward growth in which he has over the past 12 months then I’m sure he still has untapped potential inside of him. Being in the Cats full time program will no doubt give him the best opportunity to succeed.”
As a next generation academy player, Geelong has priority access to Schlensog and can match any bid from rival clubs on draft night, but it is not obliged to take him.
O’Keefe said Schlensog had grown into his role as a forward at the Falcons but given his physical attributes he could move into the midfield over time.
“We played him more as a forward this year, and certainly early days I see him more around goals but as time goes and his ruck craft gets better, and as his fitness improves, he could play more on the ball or even behind it,” O’Keefe said.
“It hasn’t been rocket science for Blake, he has simply committed more to our program this year.
“He has engaged with the Cats this year (as part of the next generation academy) through one-on-ones and I have even found him wanting to know more about his game.
“He is usually first to training, which wasn’t the case two years ago. He’s been somewhat a revelation.”
The Cats have until November 16 to finalise whether they will nominate Brownless for either the national or rookie drafts, but it is understood they are leaning heavily towards the former, meaning the 18-year-old would be guaranteed of ending up on a senior list for 2019.
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That’s good news he’s got a way to go but looks like he has some talent. With the additions of Krueger and Schlensog I think we can rule out Wells drafting any other key forwards/rucks.
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We're getting that Schlong guy I think.
I could totally be wrong but I think the Bombers may have got Tippa out of theirs.
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You’d think Wells would be hitting the mids or best players available with the picks he has?
I’m liking the talls he has picked already.
I’m liking the talls he has picked already.
Sorry, I should of explain myself a bit better, I know we are looking at Schlong, but next year, is there any new ones we could be coming threw the ranks? That will play in the under 18s?
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Nah I dunno sorry.
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Is that "you" having a pee in the avatar?
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Certainly not too young. 33yo
Geelong: Cooper Stephens, Darcy Chirgwin, Flynn Perez
Anybody know much about these 3 guys who are training with us for a look at next year's draft? Or are they academy players?
http://m.afl.com.au/news/2018-12-05/the-top-2019-draft-prospects-training-at-your-club
Anybody know much about these 3 guys who are training with us for a look at next year's draft? Or are they academy players?
http://m.afl.com.au/news/2018-12-05/the-top-2019-draft-prospects-training-at-your-club
Vdubs
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I know they all have one thing in common.
Surnames as Christian names
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